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The No-Win Zone

War in Lebanon highlights the lack of options, and victors, in the Middle East.

How Well Should You Be Sleeping?

Five years after 9/11 the United States is not winning the inaptly named "war" on terrorism.

Commentary

The Guns of August

The recent border clash between Lebanon and Israel could make for a tense summer in the Middle East.

Four Crises

Instead of focusing on the peace process in Israel, Obama needs to pay attention to developing crises in the wider Middle East.

Envoys to Nowhere

Despite the excitement surrounding Obama’s selection of Richard Holbrooke and George Mitchell as peace envoys, it’s very unlikely that anything will change in the Middle East or south Asia.

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February 13, 2012